Italian Vegetable Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Italian Vegetable Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Info

Rating
Calories
173.0
Protein
3.0
Sodium
64.0
Fat
16.0

Description

Consider this a reintroduction to some old standbys, because cauliflower, asparagus, and fennel taste utterly new with a mellow garlicky dressing. Food editor Kay Chun, who developed the recipe, prefers to use vegetable oil for its light, neutral flavor, which allows the garlic and the deep savor of anchovies to shine. Tossing the salad right before serving ensures that it retains its crunch.

Ingredients

2 medium fennel bulbs
1/4 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 large egg yolks
1 garlic clove, grated (use a Microplane)
2 flat anchovy fillets in oil, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  2. Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
  3. Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
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  5. San Gimignano '07

Tags

    Salad Blender Garlic Side Quick & Easy Dinner Asparagus Cauliflower Fennel Anchovy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
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